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as in inventive
having the skill and imagination to create new things
an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat
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as in innovative
showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing
found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee
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Recent Examples of imaginative
Soon, Martin is fully submerged in Janine’s imaginative activities, pretending to be an astronaut in space and chuckling when a foam rocket hits Gregory in the face.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
Your resume-writing service can come up with imaginative solutions to that pain point.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Channel imaginative ideas or simply enjoy lying low more now.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
This dimension reflects a person’s comfort level with imaginative, hypothetical or fantastical concepts.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
Your resume-writing service can come up with imaginative solutions to that pain point.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Channel imaginative ideas or simply enjoy lying low more now.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
This dimension reflects a person’s comfort level with imaginative, hypothetical or fantastical concepts.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginative
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An American named Thomas Keller set the bar ever higher with his highly inventive, multi-course California dinners at The French Laundry in Yountville.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The choreography by Warren Carlyle is sensational, energetic, and whimsical, making inventive use of props including pirouetting parasols, spectacular sabres, and fierce flagging.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Conservation groups say the spill catalyzed innovative restoration work across the Gulf Coast, but are alarmed at the recent halt of a flagship land-creation project in Louisiana.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Serving on the Ralph Lowe Energy Institute board has reinforced my dedication to resource management and exploring innovative and sustainable solutions.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Then there was the more recent event when McMahon shockingly returned to WWE after retiring, which seemed to have an effect on Triple H's creative plans, and Stephanie McMahon soon left the board.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Without pedigree or privilege, Taylor forged his own leadership style—one that blends creative vision, market instinct, and a deep understanding of culture.—
Ali Jackson-Jolley,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The clever exploration of contrasts — marrying delicate fabrics, soft palettes, and masculine silhouettes — was the label’s unique formula for winning over fashion’s insiders, including powerhouse Moda Operandi.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The film follows 11-year-old Caroline (Johnson), a clever, sharp-eyed girl navigating a life of excitement and peril as a shoplifter with her mom Jocelyn (Williams).—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Imaginative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imaginative. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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